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Roasted Strawberries & Lime Basil Ice Cream

Roasted Strawberries & Lime Basil Ice Cream for Refreshing Bliss

A delightful vegan-friendly dessert that combines roasted strawberries and lime basil for a refreshing summer treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberries
  • 1 pound Fresh Strawberries Ripe and sweet
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Or coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest Fresh is best
For the Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Substitute with coconut cream for vegan
  • 1 cup Milk Almond or oat milk for vegan
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Substitute with silken tofu for vegan
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Chopped, Thai basil adds flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure for best flavor
  • 1 4 Lime Juice Freshly squeezed for optimal flavor

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Ice Cream Maker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange strawberries on the baking sheet, sprinkle with sugar and lime zest, and roast for about 20 minutes.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, and half the sugar, gently heat over medium-low.
  4. Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until pale, slowly add warm cream while whisking.
  5. Pour the tempered egg mixture back and cook until thickened, about 5-8 minutes.
  6. Stir in chopped basil and let steep for 15 minutes, then strain out basil.
  7. Combine strawberry puree with the strained custard, add lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla.
  8. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  9. Churn in an ice cream maker until soft-serve consistency, about 20-30 minutes.
  10. Transfer into an airtight container, cover with parchment, and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Ensure to strain thoroughly after infusing the basil and pack tightly when freezing to prevent ice crystals.

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